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Posted 21 July, 2026

Purchase Ledger Manager

Michael Page Finance
Sale, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Purchase Ledger Manager role based in South Manchester with hybrid home working and flexible hours

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Client Details

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Working for a very well established, highly successful organisation.

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Description

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Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and mentor the accounts payable team. This includes setting performance targets, conducting appraisals, and managing staff workloads.

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Invoice Processing & Management: Oversee the accurate logging, matching (against purchase orders), and coding of supplier invoices and credit notes into systems

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Reconciliation: Produce monthly aged creditor reports, reconcile complex supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies.

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Payment Runs: Manage and authorise weekly BACS and international payment runs, ensuring timely settlements to maintain excellent supplier relationships.

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Process Improvement: Streamline purchase-to-pay (P2P) workflows, implement automation technologies, and enforce internal financial policies.

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Profile

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A successful professional should have:

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  • A strong background in Purchase Ledger
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  • Experience managing a team
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  • Experience with financial systems and tools to drive process improvements.
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  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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  • The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
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Job Offer

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Circa £65,000South Manchester with hybrid working (two days at home)

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Plus:BonusFlexible hoursPrivate medical25 days annual leaveGenerous pension contribution